Annie B. Lafontaine

About Annie...

Born and raised in the heart of the Adirondacks, I have a deep connection to where I live. I love the safe & warm feeling of my small community, the open space & endless possibilities of the mountains, lakes, and acres of undeveloped land we have access to… You need a good “local” to not only find you what you’re looking for, but to give you the best information and insight into this region! I love the Real Estate business! I get to introduce the area to newcomers or share it with those who already know and love it as I do. Real Estate allows me to get out and explore and always be on the go. I am enthusiastic in what the Adirondacks have to offer, and I use my experience to effectively find you a home or market the home you are selling. I am always available on my personal cell phone and email 7 days a week- all hours of the day to give the best service possible to my clients. Don’t forget I’m a “millennial” so I really know how to work Social Media to market your home, the direction of advertising modern companies are noticing actually works!

Real Estate is my full time (over time!) job, however, I also proudly co-own a Dance and Fitness Center in Queensbury called The Body Barre, we are grateful to have grown to be one of the largest studios in the area. We offer classes in all genres of dance and a growing group fitness program- even an adult dance program where over 40 local adults have joined to either continue a previous love of dance or learn something new! I love being a part of and contributing to local commerce, and being able to know, love, and connect to so many members of our community through my companies! 

I spend the rest of my free-time enjoying all four Adirondack seasons of Upstate New York. I’m a 46-er (which means I climbed all 46 High Peaks in the Adirondack Region), and I consider myself extremely lucky to ski and snowboard all over New York and Vermont, snowmobile and ATV right from my backyard, and wakeboard, slalom ski, or paddle on the lakes and rivers that surround us. On a day off you can usually find me in my woodshop building furniture, or maybe sipping a good glass of red on my boat on Brant Lake or Lake George. I spend this time with my husband, my goofy happy dog Ruby, my parents, a beautiful circle of close life-long friends, my local extended family, and my loving in-laws. You, too, could make these incredible things a part of your everyday life if you find yourself in our area. 

Professional Acheivements...

I began my career based on honesty, accountability, and true fair dealing- all things EVERY agent should present to a client. I run my office on the same accords. In 2018, I proudly received “BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT” for Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties! If you’re not familiar with the Post Star’s annual “Reader’s Choice Awards”, it is a regional paper that allows local businesses/ professionals to be nominated and then voted in many categories each year. I was thrilled to be nominated amongst 50 other excellent nominated top agents in the area, and going on to win 1st place was surreal. I have taken my real estate education to the next level to provide my clients with extensive knowledge. I have obtained the following designations/certifications: RENE (Real Estate Negotiation Expert), SRS (Seller’s Representative Specialist), ABR (Accredited Buyer’s Representative), and I’m currently wrapping up certification in PSA (Pricing Strategy Adviser). These designations are awarded and emphasize understanding and mastery of skills that carry success through a real estate transaction. 

In 2020 I took the leap to go out “on my own” and open Selling ADK. My intentions for the company are to be a go to for locals purchasing or selling, vacation home buyers coming to the area, first time home buyers, and everything in between. I will work with buyers in finding the best for them while giving them a low pressure, positive experience in the biggest purchase(s) of their life! I will work with sellers in getting their home promptly on the market and communicate extensively through the process! I will work 7 days/week alongside my clients throughout the entire home buying/selling process! As the company grows I intend to bring on only the most competent agents that share my enthusiasm and expertise of the Adirondack and surrounding regions- so far I have found 8 that truly match my work ethic and compliment our office. The office is located right on the “main strip” in Lake George Village- our office gets a TON of walk by traffic with this great location! We are able to use our store front as another outlet for great advertising to vacationers visiting the Adirondacks! I see this agency succeeding amongst others in our community with the help of the information I have gathered through both my own experience and listening to the experiences of others. Rather than attempting to re-invent the wheel (if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!), I am merely going to tighten the lug-nuts, if you will, on the buying/selling process after paying attention to buyers’/sellers’ feedback (both positive and negative) throughout their processes with other agencies. I have taken this information and turned it into a business plan, essentially. 

Areas of expertise...

My “local” is: North of Schroon Lake spanning down to South Glens Falls area. 

I know the Southern Adirondack region like the back of my hand!

 

Contact Annie today to help you with anything real estate related in the adk region!

Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
K. Rob
K. RobBuyer
Professionalism, Responsiveness
Chester Prouty
Chester ProutyBuyer
Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
B. D.Buyer
Annie is very knowledgeable about all things related to Adirondack real estate. I’ve learned a lot from talking to her about the process and what my options are as both a buyer and a seller.
A. KilcullenProspective Buyer
Annie was responsible for the sale of my home To a couple and the purchase of my new home. She took all of the stress off of us and eased our minds! We sold our house and was in our new home within 6weeks! She will provide you with the best service and also educate you on the process along the way!
L. MeadeBuyer/Seller
Annie is very knowledgeable and extremely professional. If I could give her 10 stars I would
M. McDonoughProspective Buyer
SIMPLY THE BEST. I have personally witnessed several real estate deals and wouldn’t want anyone else dealing with all that comes with the real estate business for me.
J. C. Buyer, Vacant Lot
Anne was a pleasure to work with. I would work with them again!
J. Smith
J. SmithBuyer
Annie came by to assess a property that I am looking to put up for sale...She not only gave me the analysis of the property in its current state but then provided me some simple suggestions on what I could do to increase its value...Thank you Annie!
Ed BartletProspective Seller
First time selling a home and Annie was amazing! She's been very responsive, fought for my best interests, and has been an all around delight to work with 🙂
Matthew SheltonSeller
Annie is one of the most driven, professional, and impressive women I have ever met. She is not only reliable, but her creativity and knowledge put her into a league of her own. She is caring, determined, and great at what she does. I can't think of someone I would trust more.
K. Carter-MartinezProspective Buyer
Annie went above and beyond to help me find my perfect home! She showed me every place I was interested in and always had all the reverent information about the houses and the area!
S. TurcotteBuyer, FSBO
Powerhouse is an understatement! Outstanding customer service and professionalism to the highest degree. When you are looking for a home you need someone who will listen to your needs and take the time to find exactly what you are looking for. Annie has an immense amount of knowledge on all surrounding areas in the Adirondacks which gives her a step up to the competition. You will not find a more motivated individual!
T. IProspective Buyer
Annie and her team at Selling ADK are amazing, especially when trying to buy a home in a seller's market. I had put offers on multiple homes over the course of months and was met with, what I thought at the time,, was many disappointments. Annie was right there the entire time, not only maintaining her positive attitude knowing we would eventually find the right one, but getting me into every house that I wanted to take a look at if it was available, a few of those times it was on a few hours notice. We eventually found the perfect house for me, and because of Annie, I now own it. If I ever decide to sell this house, Annie will be my first, last and only call.
J. GossBuyer
Annie and her team at Selling ADK are phenomenal. She helped us sell our house - navigating all of the ins and outs of the process seamlessly. She is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond for her clients. You won't find a better agency in the Adirondack region!
Ashley ChristopherBuyer/Seller
Annie and her team were exceptional in getting our house ready for sale. She was incredibly responsive (which is very important to us) and her professionalism is off the charts. She was creative in her marketing strategy and the picture / videos she pulled together were best I have ever seen. We sold our hours in less than 48 hours and at a price we never expected we would get! Thanks so much SellingADK!
Dean SpitzerBuyer/Seller
Annie was a pleasure to work with. She was in tune with what we were looking for and definitely matched us up with the perfect house. Annie was a big help with the entire process from finding the house we wanted all the way through closing on the house. She gave us excellent recommendations which made the entire process a lot easier. Whatever we needed, Annie was always available to help! We would definitely recommend Annie!!!!!!!!!
Tricia B.Buyer
Having never purchased a home before now I felt very comfortable dealing/speaking with Annie. The cottage I ultimately purchased is about 2 hrs from where I currently reside so my availability to view was limited by my schedule. Annie made time for me and offered good advice on who was available to perform my home/septic inspections plus gave me plenty of info on a vast array of services in the immediate area which I really appreciated. Any hiccups in the process were not as a result of her being less than what should be expected in such a major event in one's life. As she gets more experienced in her field she will no doubt become better at recognizing potential pitfalls that might/might not slow the process down......that being said, I enjoyed working with her and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for their place in the Adk Mtns, whatever the price point!
B. PomakoyBuyer
We recently purchased a home in chestertown and had the pleasure to work with Annie. She was extremely helpful thru the searches for our property and assisting thru the purchase process. Great job.
G. DoriaBuyer
I would recommend Annie to anyone looking to sell a home in Northern New York. She was very responsive to my questions and was able to sell our home very quickly, even though many other homes in the same small area have been on the market for several months. I appreciate her enthusiasm and professionalism.
J. D.Seller
Annie helped my husband I with a few listings we were interested in. When we called her she got right back to us with the information we requested from the owners, scheduled our appointment to see the property promptly and followed through with our process in a timely, professional manner. She's a delightful person to work with. I recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
C. K.Buyer
When we found the house of our dreams, we needed to sell our current home quickly. Annie met with us that day. She listened to our needs and gave us great advice using the most up to date comps in the area. Annie has a natural energetic nature about her that compliments her professional style. She took beautiful pictures and posted our listing right away. We were thrilled to find out that Annie had secured a number of showings within the first week. Annie knew we had a very specific time frame and price point needed to make this a successful sale. Not only did she get the price we needed but she also found the perfect family within the time frame needed for this to be a win for all involved. We can not say enough about her enthusiasm for what she does or the way she conducted herself professionally. We highly recommend Annie Bennett to anyone looking for a real estate sales agent.
E. L.Buyer/Seller
Annie was wonderful to work with, responsive, knowledgable, helpful. She always made time to show us a house that we were interested in and sent us suggested listings to look at, all without ever making us feel pressured. Highly recommend!
D. FaganBuyer
My experience with Annie Bennett was great. Her patience and pleasantness made searching for a home easy. Upon finding our home, Annie kept the whole buying process moving along smoothly, and kept in constant contact with me so I'd be well informed as we progressed. Annie was an absolute pleasure to work with.
Gary BiolettiBuyer
Extremely eager to provide me with the most realistic approach to selling my property, Communications with Annie have been excellent, as has here realistic approach to promoting the property. Highly recommend Annie.
R. D.Seller
Annie has been a wonderful real estate professional to work with. She has been patient and accommodating over the months while we try to find the right house for us, and has demonstrated extensive knowledge of the local market.
M RickBuyer
Annie has been working to help us find our perfect Adirondack property. Although we have not yet found the right place, she continues to be very patient working with us. She's very responsive, accommodating, honest, and her knowledge of the Adirondacks is extensive. Annie has been a real pleasure to work with!
K MickBuyer
I would highly recommend Annie! She is very dedicated and very knowledgeable. She was always there to answer any questions I had and guide me through this process.
E CloranBuyer
Helped find and negotiate a home purchase site unseen, long distance using phone, text, email and video. Engaged lawyer, home inspector, contractor etc. Maintained frequent contact thru entire process, including visiting and eliminating several other properties.
M ShuppBuyer
Annie helped my husband and I locate and purchase a vacant lot that we improved, and eventually resold through her. We had specific parameters and Annie eagerly searched and showed us every available option. Annie is energetic, confident, assertive yet sincere, which works well in real estate. Annie’s positive relationships with local attorney’s and inspectors makes the negotiating and closing process clear and simple. We have used her for other services, including buying a home for my elderly parents, and she has been a valued resource. We are poised to close on their new home in November! We would highly recommend her.
J BSeller
Annie’s done a great job helping us understand the local market. She is highly responsive, very attentive to our needs particularly because we were coming up from the city exploring a new area. She scheduled appointments timely, was very patient with us as we navigated through the offer process and gave practical advice about the process, attorneys, and other referrals. I highly recommend Annie for those searching in the area.
Frank ChioccolaBuyer
Annie was very amazing during the whole home buying process. She was quick to answer all of our questions and very was knowledgable with the homes we looked at as well. She had a lot of patients with all of our changes and was very accommodating to our busy schedule.
K. H.Buyer
Annie provides outstanding service with an emphasis on understanding your needs and is relentless in finding you the perfect fit for houses within your budget. She is very knowledgeable and the obvious choice. A++
Matt PerkinsBuyer
If you know Annie Bennett you know she is one of the hardest working, dedicated and easy going people in this area. She does everything with a passion and really listens to your wants and needs. When it came time to buy our first home we went straight to Annie without a doubt. She worked around our busy schedule at all times of the day. She answered all of our questions and always went above and beyond. She made this process fun and easy and helped us find just what we were looking for. If you’re a first time buyer Annie is extremely helpful and knowledgeable and she is the perfect person for the job. Thank you Annie for being so awesome and helping us find our home!??
Jamie CelesteBuyer
Annie is amazing! I was looking for my first my home but had no idea what I wanted or what to look for. She provided so much insight not only about the homes, but also about the area they were located! Annie was so patient in making sure I found the perfect home in the perfect location, and at great value! She knows the lake George region like the back of her hand, I wouldn’t recommend anyone else to help you find your new home!
Andrew LafontaineBuyer
Annie went above and beyond to find the perfect home for us. She has been informative, accommodating, and helpful every step of the way. I highly recommend Annie if you’re looking for an incredible home buying experience.
Andrea BonacciBuyer
We recently had the good fortune to be matched with Annie Bennett LaFontaine as our Real Estate Broker. Annie is simply the best!! She sparkles with energy, integrity, enthusiasm, sincerity, initiative – just every superlative you can think of! Annie was especially helpful as we were 4 hours away – she immediately visited the home we were interested in, sent videos, scheduled us super quickly to see the home & then kept us on point throughout the purchase. Because of her knowledge & expertise we now have a beautiful home in the Lake George area. Annie is just a joy to work with! We recommend her for all your future real estate needs!!
April FayBuyer
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